Corporate Senior Associate

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Hybrid working

Career development

Promotion pathway

Pension

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is seeking a Corporate Senior Associate in Birmingham on a hybrid basis. You will manage a broad mix of corporate work including M&A, private equity, exits, joint ventures and reorganisations, supporting senior colleagues on larger transactions.

You will own matters, mentor junior lawyers, develop client relationships, and contribute to business development within a growing Birmingham practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 5+ years PQE in corporate law.
• Broad corporate experience across M&A and related transactional work.
• Strong technical ability with commercial judgement and practical approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting on a range of corporate transactions, including M&A and private equity work.
• Taking ownership of matters, running transaction processes and driving deals forward day to day.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating key corporate documents and ancillary paperwork.
• Coordinating signing and completion, managing checklists and keeping stakeholders aligned.
• Working closely with colleagues across the wider Corporate team to deliver joined-up advice.
• Building strong relationships with clients and advisers, with support to develop your network locally.
• Mentoring and developing junior lawyers, supporting a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Corporate Senior Associate

Location: Birmingham (hybrid working)

Salary: £85,000 to £105,000 plus bonus and benefits

Experience: 5+ years PQE (Corporate)

If you're a Corporate lawyer who enjoys getting close to transactions, taking real ownership, and building a profile in the Birmingham market, this is a strong opportunity to join a successful, supportive team with a clear progression path.

This is a key hire into a busy Corporate practice with a varied deal flow. You'll be trusted to run matters, support on larger transactions alongside senior colleagues, and play an active role in mentoring junior lawyers and developing client relationships.

You will handle and support others on a broad mix of corporate work including M&A, private equity investments, exits and portfolio instructions, joint ventures, reorganisations and, where relevant, equity capital markets transactions. The team is growing and is looking for someone with the potential to become a long-term senior member of the group.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and supporting on a range of corporate transactions, including M&A and private equity work
• Taking ownership of matters, running transaction processes and driving deals forward day to day
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating key corporate documents and ancillary paperwork
• Coordinating signing and completion, managing checklists and keeping stakeholders aligned
• Working closely with colleagues across the wider Corporate team to deliver joined-up advice
• Building strong relationships with clients and advisers, with support to develop your network locally
• Mentoring and developing junior lawyers, supporting a collaborative and high-performing team culture

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) with 5+ years PQE (or equivalent) in corporate law
• Broad corporate experience across M&A and related transactional work
• Confidence taking responsibility for matters, managing workstreams and supervising junior team members
• Strong technical ability with commercial judgement and a practical, solutions-led approach
• Clear communication style and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues
• Interest in business development and contributing to the continued growth of the practice

What's On Offer

• Salary £85,000 to £105,000 plus bonus and benefits
• High-quality transactional work with early responsibility and partner support
• Hybrid working and a supportive, collaborative culture
• Structured career development and a transparent promotion process
• Business development coaching and support for future partnership ambitions
• Strong technical support, including a corporate PSL team and well-maintained precedent bank
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Enhanced annual leave (with the option to buy additional days)
• Pension
• Health and wellbeing support and employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Learning and development platform with funded training opportunities

Working Arrangements

Full-time, permanent role based in Birmingham, with hybrid working.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.